Gino Vannelli (born June 16, 1952) is a Canadian singer‑songwriter known for his blend of rock, pop and jazz influences. He achieved significant commercial success during the 1970s and 1980s, with well‑known singles such as “People Gotta Move” (1974), “I Just Wanna Stop” (1978), “Living Inside Myself” (1981) and “Wild Horses” (1987). Vannelli was born in Montreal, Quebec, to an Italian family. His father, (Joseph) Russ Vannelli, had been a vocalist with Montreal dance bands led by trumpeters Bix Belair and Maynard Ferguson. Gino initially aspired to become a drummer, admiring performers such as Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich, and played drums in a pop group during his high‑school years. At seventeen, in 1969, he signed his first recording contract with RCA Records, releasing music under the stage name Vann Elli. He later studied music theory at McGill University in Montreal. Buddy Rich would go on to record Vannelli’s compositions “Storm at Sunup” and “Love Me Now” on his album Speak No Evil. In 1972, Vannelli and his brother Joe Vannelli relocated to Los Angeles in search of broader opportunities. Struggling financially, they waited outside A&M Studios hoping to attract attention.
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Gino Vannelli – People Gotta Move
It Hurts to be Love
Powerful people
& Billy Cobham – We The People
I Just Wanna Stop
Lady
Brother To Brother
Wild Horses
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